City of Sacramento Police Department

MEDIA ADVISORY/NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release No. 20120803-106Friday, August 03, 2012

Sobriety and Drivers License Checkpoint Notification

“Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over”

The Sacramento Police Department will be conducting a sobriety and drivers license checkpoint on Saturday, August 4, 2012, at 5th Street and L Street. It will begin at 8:00 p.m. and run for 5-7 hours. Traffic flowing through the checkpoint will be contacted by uniformed officers, who will be checking for alcohol and/or drug-impaired drivers. Officers will also check to make sure all drivers have a valid driver's license.

The purpose of the checkpoint is to promote public safety; increase awareness of the dangers associated with drinking and driving, and serves as a deterrent to potential impaired and unlicensed drivers.

Law enforcement region-wide are asking for everyone's support this summer:

Arrange rides home for your friends, family, co-workers and yourself before the drinking begins

Those hosting celebrations and servers must limit drinks to your guests or patrons. Don't serve more than one or two over several hours.

Identify and provide free non-alcoholic drinks to designated drivers

Cut back on the amount of drinks you plan to bring to the party - and provide plenty of food.

If you see dangerous driving, Report Drunk Drivers - Call 9-1-1!

Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Please direct any inquiries to Sergeant Chris Prince at (916) 808-6069. Media is encouraged to attend the checkpoint in an effort to spread awareness about the impacts of drinking and driving.